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Step 1
Brush your teeth before you go to bed. Some people find that the minty-ness of the toothpaste or the thought of having to go through the tooth-brushing ritual again is enough to make them think twice about snacking at night.
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Step 2
Eat smaller meals, more often, during the day. Eat foods that will keep you satisfied; find healthier substitutes for processed and sugar-laden foods. For example, replace milk chocolate with dark chocolate, which has more health benefits.
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Step 3
Some people find it necessary to remove all snacks from the house to prevent snacking. Consider removing a few items (like potato chips and ice cream) and begin to substitute healthier foods for less healthy ones, such as carrot sticks or a high fiber snack, like oatmeal.
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Step 4
Drink water or herbal teas instead of eating. Having the liquid can make you fill full. Having healthy liquids – such as water or warm tea without processed sugar, can be better for you in the long run than eating potato chips or other salty foods. Look for natural herbal teas that pack flavor without the calories.
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Step 5
Don’t let a late-night snacking habit ruin your hard earned gains. Finding healthier alternatives to binging on unhealthy or less nutritious late night snacks can help you stick to a better diet and nutrition plan. Article text © 2009 by urbandill. All rights reserved.
